How to Get and Use Reapers Crest: Reaper 2

Learn how to find the Chapel of the Reaper in Greymoor and unlock the powerful Reaper's Crest in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Discover its abilities and how it enhances your tool belt.

Alright, so you're looking to snag the Reaper's Crest in Hollow Knight: Silksong? It's a pretty neat one that changes up your attack style and gives you more room for tools. Let's get you there!

How to Get the Reaper's Crest:

First off, you'll want to head to the Greymoor region. The specific spot you're looking for is a dungeon called the Chapel of the Reaper. Think of it as being pretty much directly above the Flea Caravan's arrival point, or near where you might have fought the Moothmoort boss. If you're having trouble pinpointing it, make your way towards the 'Halfway Home' firefly inn and then head left. From there, you'll need to do some climbing to the left to get to a higher area. You want to be above that caravan spot we mentioned.

Now, get ready for some parkour! You'll need to use your dashes to cross over to the left. Keep an eye out for pathways that are lit up with candles – those are your signs you're on the right track. Follow these candle-lit paths, and you should eventually find a door. Go on in!

Once you're inside the Chapel, the path leads downwards. Take that, and then head right. You'll come across a rather spiky situation: a spinning wheel with blades. This is where your pogo skills really shine! You'll need to bounce off these blades to reach the next platform. Don't worry if you don't nail it the first time; just keep practicing. You'll have to do this again to reach the top, where you'll hit a pin to open the way forward. Keep platforming upwards until you reach the very top. You'll need to 'bind' with the platform there three times to finally unlock the Reaper's Crest. Nice work!

What the Reaper's Crest Does:

So, what's the big deal with this Crest? Well, it's got two main perks. Firstly, it completely changes your pogo attack. Instead of the usual diagonal slash, you'll get a downward arc slash. Plus, you can now slash while you're dashing, doing a sideways cleave. The best part? This slash actually extracts more silk per hit than your normal attacks, which is super handy if you like to use a lot of abilities or heal frequently.

The second major benefit is that it significantly expands your tool belt. Normally, you're limited to one offensive, one defensive, and one utility tool. But with the Reaper's Crest, and by finding Memory Cores, you can actually equip two offensive tools, or more defenses, or whatever combo you can dream up. The possibilities are pretty wild!

For example, you could pair the Flea Brew tool with the Flint Slate to boost your damage and attack speed. Or, if you're more about staying alive, you could go for the Warding Bell for a shield and the Druid's Eye to get silk back when you're hit, really leaning into that silk generation specialty the Reaper's Crest offers. It's all about what playstyle you want to build!